CARE Somalia is an International NGO working in Somalia.
CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to
address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and
development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women,
enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.
Job Summary
The role will lead the overall HR function for CARE Somalia,
developing HR Services from an operational and strategic perspective.
The incumbent will co-ordinate HR operations in Somalia and
Nairobi, ensuring that the HR function is aligned to CARE Somaliabusiness aims,
and delivers sound and cost effective people management practices through
continuous improvement and prioritization.
Key Areas of Accountability
Strategy delivery:
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Be the lead in Conceptualizing, designing and implementing the
people strategy to meet the Country Office programmatic needs.
·
Support staff and line managers with change management while
facilitating necessary employee support programmes as well as legal
considerations;
·
Develop the HR Budget and monitor spending to ensure budget
compliance.
HR Management:
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Provide advisory support to line managers on all HR aspects as
required and develop best practices in HRmanagement,
·
providing direction in the annual HR planning process and
prioritize activities for the HR department including staffing and
organization, reward management, staff contracting, and exit processes.
Staff Development:
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Support the implementation of robust performance management in
the programme to achieve programmequality.
·
Supervise the implementation of staff development and
orientation processes and ensure talent development and management is
instituted.
HR policies, procedures and reporting:
·
Update and formulate human resource management policies for CARE
Somalia and ensure standardized HR processes are implemented across CARE
Somalia offices and assist in the development of localized procedures as
required.
Qualifications and Experience:
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A degree in Human Resources Management/ organizational Behavior
or equivalent or a Post Graduate qualification in Human Resource Management.
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Over 6 years’ demonstrable experience as a hands-on HR
generalist with a proven track record of leading HR at a strategic and
operational level; Experience of leading and delivering results in key HR
processes;
·
A high level of analytical and interpretative problem solving
and demonstrable capacity to lead and facilitate change;
·
Strong people management skills and customer focus with proven
ability to build and sustain effective relationships across the organization;
·
Ability to communicate effectively at different levels and
across cultures;
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Computer skills – Ms Office, etc
Competencies: Commitment, Excellence,
Diversity and Respect, Integrity and Accountability.
Email your application to recruit@som.care.org by March 12th
2013, quoting the job title and reference number SOM/EX/128.
All applications should be accompanied by a CV with daytime
telephone contacts and contact details for three referees.
CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity
and diversity, therefore women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
